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Train Strikes Semi and Minnesotans talk funny
So this semi was hit by a train in Minnesota. Spoiler Alert, nobody dies and it’s not much of a crash, but those Minnesotans sure talk funny, which is weird because I’m from Minnesota. I sure hope I don’t talk like that doncha know.
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Kurt Cobain on the Bands and Musicians He Loved
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Why you should side with Apple, not the FBI, in the San Bernardino iPhone case
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Why did Calgary cave to chemophobes over fluoridation?
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kitchen update
So if you’ve seen my last post you know our kitchen is finally finished. The never ending project that started in November is finally done.
I love our new floor, and the best part was that it was free. That was part of the delay. They briefly wanted me to put in a claim to my insurance. I said no way, I didn’t touch the drain line that leaked after the plumber hooked it up. Thankfully I didn’t have to argue too much before the plumber took the blame. Then the plumbers insurance only was going to cover the floor, but our contractor wanted to pull out the cabinets to make sure there wasn’t any more damage. They eventually got the insurance company to cover that, and good thing. It was still wet under the cabinets, so they got that all dried out too.
They worked hard this week. They pulled out the cabinets, dried floor, replaced cabinets, and installed the floor. Everything looks great. I have mixed feelings about the contractor we used. I’m not going to bash them because they did a good job. The delays were caused by insurance companies, and the leak was caused by another plumbing outfit, and too be fair, the plumber couldn’t test the line because the electrician hadn’t been out yet to hook up power to the dishwasher. Things happen, I totally understand that, and for the most part, our contractor took care of everything. I’m just so happy it’s finally over. We have a kitchen table for the first time since before Thanksgiving.
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Our kitchen is finally finished. New floor thanks to the plumbers mistake paid for by his insurance company.
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The government was pushing Apple to break iPhone security long before San Bernardino attack
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Best. Tweet. Ever.
Letters to Cleo were one of my favorite bands from the 90s. I was so happy to see this tweet.
This is my old band Letters to Cleo. It is also my current band. New music coming soon! #Letterstocleo pic.twitter.com/HFvdA7XsPm
— Stacy Jones (@StacyGlenJones) February 17, 2016
I can’t wait.
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To all the people complaining about the heat in California, we are suffering a heat wave too. Rain on Friday? In February?
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Police shooting
I was going to blog about the Broncos winning the Super Bowl, but after our local cop shooting yesterday, that doesn’t seem very important.
We had our first cop shooting in Fargo since the 1880s yesterday. From what I have read, the shooter had a criminal record. He shot two people back in 1988 killing one of them. He served a short time in prison. I just have a few simple questions:
1. Why such a short sentence for murder?
2. How did this guy get a gun?
3. Why is nobody talking about where the gun came from?
4. Are felons right to own guns more important than cops lives?I know stronger gun laws alone won’t put an end to gun violence, but doing something has to be better than nothing. Getting shot is becoming as American as apple pie, and I don’t like it. I don’t know what it’s going to take, but I don’t see it ending any time soon.